Executive Assistant, News Group O&T

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit  for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The News Group Operations & Technology Division of NBCUniversal is looking for a high-energy, results-driven and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the three SVPs.

The ideal candidate for this position has exemplary planning and time management skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate in a resourceful and self-directed manner,

Core Responsibilities:

* Executive Logistics and Anticipatory Execution

* Own calendar management, including prioritization and real-time conflict resolution

* Manage all travel, expenses, offices, meeting rooms, and materials

* Anticipate needs without prompting and act ahead of time

* Ensure meetings are fully prepared for, not just scheduled

* Eliminate logistical friction so the executive can stay focused on high-value work

Executive Synthesis and Communication Support

* Help produce first drafts of presentations, decks, and executive materials as needed

* Track action items and ensure follow-through to closure

Attention, Information, and Escalation Management

* Filter and route inbound requests using sound judgment

* Reduce unnecessary meetings and noise

* Proactively connect teams when issues or escalations emerge

Required Capabilities

* Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

* Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs in complex, fast-paced environments

* Strong written communication and narrative skills

* Sound judgment under ambiguity and changing priorities

* Comfort operating with senior leaders and sensitive information

* Ability to manage both logistics and synthesis at a high standard

* Practical fluency with AI tools for drafting, summarization, organization, and analysis

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

* 4+ years of relevant experience maintaining a senior executive's phone, calendar, work and travel schedules

* Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools.

* Demonstrated experience taking detailed notes and extracting action items; ability to understand priorities and adjust schedules accordingly

* Exemplary interpersonal skills including a professional in-person and virtual presence

Desired Characteristics:

* Experience operating in roles with a high level of access to confidential employee and business information and ability maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion.

* Inherent ability to always operate with the utmost integrity and honesty.

* Extremely flexible and able to shift priorities as needed and manage several work streams at a time.

* Comfortable navigating a complex environment to obtain information and solve challenges.

* Experience utilizing tools and systems for travel, expense reporting and…